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I don’t know what to think about this. I saw an interview with Francis Ford Coppolla where he said the video game makers contacted him to be part of this, and he was strongly against it. However when he contacted the movie studio he realized he had no say. Funny how this comes out soon […]

For those Star Wars fans who are jonesing for more, and think we are at the end of the ride… Check out these two recently offered fan creations. [url=http://www.panicstruckpro.com/revelations/revelations_movie.html]Star Wars: Revelations[/url] is a Fan Film that cost a couple $20k to make and produce. They are offering it as a free download. Complete with the […]

Did anyone see this? With Alec Baldwin and Matthew Broderick? I thought it was actually pretty humorous – more could have been done with it, but I did enjoy it.

“Mad Hot Ballroom” is a documentary about mostly low income NYC children learning ballroom dancing. It follows several groups during the 10 week training program and city-wide competitions. An interesting idea but for the most part, not well executed (exception is the last third). Careful editing could produce a good one-hour PBS program. GRADE = […]

Of course with Enterprise winding down, Paramount is boxing up its last Trek DVDs for a bit. Or are they ? Looks like Paramount may be planning additional smaller DVD releases as with their Picard collection of a year or so ago. Right now at the official star trek website, you can take a survey […]

“Kicking & Screaming” is a not-so-funny comedy about children’s soccer. Just about all of the scenes are forced and overdone. Some of the moves by the youngsters are the only things worth watching. You won’t even want to see this at home on DVD. An early contender for the top 10 worst films of 2005. […]

“Kung Fu Hustle” is a screwball martial arts comedy. You have not idea of what’s coming next. Very violent and bloody (“R”) with dazzling special effects. A wacky time at the movies! GRADE = “B”

“It’s All Gone Pete Tong” is a fictional documentary about a disc jockey named Frankie Wilde who goes deaf. Lots of booze, cancer sticks, foul language, and drugs plus some ear-shattering sound. The over-the-top performance by Paul Kaye as the dj is about the only reason for seeing this inane comedy. GRADE = “C-”